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Fractional CMO and marketing leadership, without the full-time hire
CMO-level strategy, direction, and delivery for Australian businesses, for a fraction of the cost and commitment of a permanent executive.
Esoterra gives you the strategic capability of a chief marketing officer, part-time, without the cost of a permanent executive.
If it is too soon for a full-time CMO but you still need one’s thinking, you get all the expertise of a seasoned professional, and you only pay for what you need, when you need it.
Work with us across the disciplines and channels where you need the most help, whether that is extending your existing team into new areas or taking day-to-day marketing off your plate.
Through part-time, fixed-term, or project-based engagements, we deliver inspirational leadership, cultural alignment, fresh perspectives, and invaluable insight.
We also take on customer-led transformation projects, where success depends on marketing, sales, operations and customer experience working as one, along with the technology platforms that connect them.
Whatever shape the engagement takes, our time with you shows up as better sales, stronger customer engagement, leaner operations, revenue growth and higher profit.
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We’d love to hear from you, when:
You feel it’s too soon for a dedicated full-time CMO
You have a customer-led transformation project in mind
You want to reduce your existing Marcom team’s workload
You’ve raised funding or set a growth target and need to spend it well
Marketing has outgrown what the founder can do alone
You need senior marketing cover for a defined gap or interim period
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Frequently asked questions
Fractional CMO and marketing leadership, explained.
What is a fractional CMO?
A fractional CMO is an experienced marketing executive who leads your marketing and communications on a part-time, fixed-term or project basis, giving you senior strategic leadership without the cost of a full-time hire.
How does working with Esoterra work?
Esoterra embeds senior marketing and communications expertise into your business through flexible engagements, part-time, fixed-term or project-based, scaled to what you need and your budget.
Who is a fractional CMO right for?
It suits Australian businesses that need CMO-level strategy and execution but are not ready for, or do not require, a permanent full-time executive, including scale-ups, SMEs and organisations going through change.
What does Esoterra help with?
Marketing and communications strategy and leadership, customer-led transformation, and hands-on marketing and communications activity across disciplines and channels.
Where is Esoterra based?
Esoterra is based in Sydney and works with businesses across Australia.
How much does a fractional CMO cost?
You pay for a fraction of a full-time executive’s time, so you get senior leadership at a fraction of the cost of a permanent hire. Costs depend on the scope and type of engagement; get in touch for a tailored proposal.
How is a fractional CMO different from a marketing agency?
An agency delivers its slice of the work. A fractional CMO sits on your side of the table, sets your overall marketing strategy, leads your team, and owns the results across every channel, agency, and tool you use.
What does the first 90 days with Esoterra look like?
We start by understanding your business through interviews, your data, and market context, then set a clear strategy tied to your goals and budget, and begin leading delivery and your team. You have a working plan within the first few weeks, not months.
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